TRANSPORTATION ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 54208

12/15/93 C

This is a single level managerial class for positions that direct staff performing the functions of landscape, erosion control, roadside maintenance and beautification/ enhancement operations in a transportation district. Positions in this class administer district-wide roadside development, outdoor advertisement, roadside maintenance and landscape programs. This class is distinguished from Environmental Manager-Field by that class's charge of administrative responsibility for all functions of the District Environment Section.

Complexity of Work: Positions in this class perform work of considerable difficulty. Positions typically identify district-wide roadside development, maintenance and landscape needs; plan, develop and coordinate the district Roadside Development Program; and supervise the landscape, erosion control, roadside maintenance and outdoor advertising operations such as vegetation management, erosion and sediment control, tree trimming and vegetation control permits, planting agreements, wildflower programs, herbicide program, turf (seed) program, plant bed maintenance program, landscape planting proposals, junkyard control, outdoor advertising, historic markers and garden club week programs. These positions manage manpower resources and coordinate training and safety meetings. Positions also develop and administer budgets and order equipment, materials and supplies for the section; respond to concerns and inquiries and investigate and resolve complaints from citizens, civic groups, public officials, utility companies and business representatives; provide technical advice and assistance to residency managers and the general public. These positions review project plans for recommendations regarding landscaping, roadside development, and erosion control features; perform field inspections of operational activities and may prepare contract proposals for roadside management activities; investigate, review and prepare reports on all maintenance related equipment, personnel accidents, thefts, etc. Some positions may manage the disposal of hazardous waste, chemical storage assignments, hazardous material spills and water/wastewater concerns; develop, schedule and conduct pesticide training classes for commercial pesticide applicator certification and re-certification, and registered technicians; develop small scale landscaping plans and inspect rest areas and waysides.

Supervision Given: Provides general supervision to Transportation Maintenance Superintendent and Transportation Roadside Development Agent.

Supervision Received: Receives direction from an Environmental Manager-Field.

Scope: Positions in this class are responsible for management of the daily operations of district-wide roadside development, maintenance, landscaping and outdoor advertising programs.

Impact of Actions: The work influences the agency's compliance with state and federal regulations relating to environmental controls, landscaping and outdoor advertising operations. The work impacts the agency's construction program and wetlands mitigation. Requires diplomacy in responding to public and political demands for beautification/private planting programs.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal contact with all levels of district and central office staff to discuss administrative and operational problems; frequent external contact with landowners, general public, county officials and private businesses regarding roadside development, beautification and outdoor advertising/junkyard issues. Occasional external contacts with supply vendors, contractors, utility companies, etc.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of environmental issues, landscape architecture techniques and methods; of horticulture, arborculture, and agronomy. Knowledge of plant material form, function and adaptability to environment; seeding, fertilizers and the use of pesticides; standard erosion/siltation control practices; contract administration. General knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations and agency programs and policies related to outdoor advertising, junkyard control, tree trimming and zoning principles and practices.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the public and local government officials, both orally and in writing; interpret and apply laws and regulations; develop and administer budgets; plan, supervise and direct operational and support staff; respond appropriately to sensitive issues and concerns; coordinate the activities of multiple work groups; develop project standards, write technical specifications and prepare cost estimates; read and interpret plans and specifications and maintain records.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

License or Certification: Valid motor vehicle operator's license. Pesticide certification.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school with college course work in horticulture, arborculture, agronomy, landscaping architecture or related studies, and/or related field experience.

Level and Type of Experience: Considerable experience in supervising and directing others in roadside development, maintenance and landscaping practices and procedures.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class replaces the Highway Landscape Specialist B class as a result of a statewide Classification Review/Specification Update program, effective December, 1993.